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Asian markets saw declines in China and Hong Kong equities on Friday. Crude oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, intensifying inflation worries. Investors remained cautious due to geopolitical risks and upcoming large IPOs. Technology shares received some support from policy expectations. Rising energy costs and liquidity pressures will influence markets near term.
Reliance Industries could generate nearly Rs 90,000 crore in cumulative free cash flow over FY26-FY28 as its heavy investment cycle eases, brokerages say. Stronger earnings from energy and Jio, coupled with moderating capex, may reduce leverage and mark the beginning of a sustained cash flow and earnings upcycle.
Japan’s core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlying inflation, excluding food and fuel, also saw a slight decrease. Economists anticipate stronger inflationary pressures later this year due to rising energy costs. The Bank of Japan will consider these figures at its upcoming…
The US Treasury Department has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates. This action aims to control inflation expectations and reduce excessive yen currency volatility. The yen has weakened significantly, reaching a 40-year low against the US dollar recently. Higher prices are impacting Japanese households’ purchasing power despite wage gains. Further policy…
HSBC will sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Allianz. This deal values the unit at S$2.7 billion and is expected to close in early 2027. The transaction will generate a pre-tax gain for HSBC and improve its capital ratio. Allianz gains a stronger presence in Singapore’s insurance market through this acquisition. HSBC…
South Korean shares declined significantly on Friday due to AI spending concerns. Mega US tech firms’ moderation in AI outlays impacted Asian chipmakers’ outlook. Oil prices exceeding $100 a barrel also contributed to the negative market sentiment. Major chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced substantial losses. The benchmark KOSPI index triggered a trading…
Gold and silver prices fell for a second straight session on the MCX as Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel, stoking inflation concerns and boosting expectations that global interest rates could stay higher for longer. Investors also awaited next week’s Federal Reserve policy decision.
Shares of HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank have erased over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in market value this week following their June-quarter earnings. While investors reacted negatively to the results amid broader market weakness, brokerages say the sharp correction has made valuations more attractive, with Axis Bank emerging as a…
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported a Q1FY27 net loss of Rs 238 crore as soaring fuel costs pushed expenses ahead of revenue growth. Despite the earnings miss, brokerages including Citi and Nuvama retained their ‘Buy’ ratings and raised target prices, citing strong yields, pricing power, disciplined capacity expansion and long-term growth prospects driven by international expansion.
Indian stock markets experienced sharp losses for a fifth straight session on Friday. Sensex and Nifty indices saw significant drops, reflecting investor concerns. Oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel and FII selling fueled the downturn. Broader markets and specific sectors also registered substantial declines. This selloff erased over Rs 3 lakh crore from market capitalization.